1.
uniform, alike, the same
Having the same form, manner, or degree throughout. Describes a situation where there is no variation among multiple elements.
一様に並んでいる。
They are lined up uniformly.
参加者は一様に驚いた。
The participants were all equally surprised.
結果は一様ではなく、地域によって差があった。
The results were not uniform; there were differences by region.
一様 describes uniformity or sameness across multiple items or people. It is commonly used as an adverb (一様に) or as a na-adjective (一様な).
WORD FORMATION:
一 (one) + 様 (manner, appearance) = one manner/uniform
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 一様に: uniformly, equally
- 一様な: uniform, alike
- 一様ではない: not uniform, varied
NOTE:
This word appears more often in written or formal contexts. In everyday speech, みんな同じ (all the same) is more natural.